Where There’s Smoke is a weekly podcast that explores self-development through the filter of current events, pop culture, and experience. We surf the zeitgeist through an array of audio clips, quotes, concepts, and conversations.

In the spirit of The Daily Show and This American Life, we throw everything into an audio centrifuge that separates “what” from “why”. You walk away with insights and actionable solutions to improve your business, relationships, and almost any area of your life.

The US Presidential Election is weeks away, and while Brett and
Nick initially thought they wouldn’t address it in the show, it
eventually became clear there was no way around it. After all, the
whole premise of Where There’s Smoke is to take pop culture and
current events, and wrap it up into a conversation...

It’s the Season 3 premiere and Brett and Nick are asking: “Is
stress really THAT bad?”

To help them unpack this question they are joined by health
psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, Kelly McGonigal.
Kelly’s most recent book is The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is
Good for You, and How to Get Good...

About the Podcast

Where There's Smoke explores self-development through the lens of current events, sports, and pop culture. We surf the zeitgeist through an array of audio clips, quotes, concepts, and conversations.
In the spirit of The Daily Show and This American Life, we throw everything into an audio centrifuge that separates “what” from “why”. You walk away with insights and actionable solutions to improve your business, relationships, and almost any area of your life.
*new* episode every Tuesday.